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Eastside - Jiou Chu Dumplings restaurant
5.6

Jiou Chu Dumplings

  • Eastside
  • $$
  • Asian
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Flavorless food fails

Jiou Chu's pan fried cabbage and pork dumplings, while crispy outside, were found bland. The esteemed soup dumplings and the overpriced minced salmon and chicken fired rice were also victims of the flavorless and unexceptional trend, with several criticisms on the disheartening portion sizes. Customers felt the variety was uninteresting, with the high prices doing nothing for the average taste.

  • Okay Taste

    Average food experiences, with some good dishes mixed among the mediocre.

  • Low Quality

    Some dishes criticized for being cold, bland, or lacking fresh ingredient taste.

Top 3 dishes at Jiou Chu Dumplings

  1. 1

    Pan Fried Cabbage and Pork Dumpling 🏆

    Juicy filling, perfectly crispy outside, pan fried to delight.

    Pan Fried Cabbage and Pork Dumpling dish
  2. 2

    Juicy Soup Dumplings

    Bursting with flavor; the soup is rich and dumplings tender.

    Juicy Soup Dumplings dish
  3. 3

    Tofu Skin Salad

    Tofu skin praised for unique texture and excellent execution; highly favored.

    Tofu Skin Salad dish

Vibe: Casual pointless buzz

Clean, well-lit, with a touch of modernity, however, that's where the compliments end. The ambiance is casual, to the point of being normal. It's neither inspiring nor a major draw, with the buzz appearing as pointless chatter. On top of this, crowded spaces and noise levels make it unsitable for intimate date experiences.

  • Okay Ambiance

    Space well-lit and clean but ambiance described as normal, simple, or casual.

  • Bad For Dates

    Gets crowded and loud, not conducive for intimate date experiences.

Perks: Pleasant service, poor parking

Despite being known for friendly and quick service, Jiou Chu Dumplings drops the ball on perks. Parking is a difficult feat, especially during peak hours. For those who survive the parking challenge, they face a no reservations system leading to long waits. Accommodating groups or large parties are other areas where the restaurant struggles, with limited diet-friendly options.

  • Great Service

    Service consistently described as friendly, attentive, and quick.

  • Bad For Diets

    Restaurant does not accommodate large parties well, limited diet-friendly options.